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MACHINERY
220112510008 · 09/01/2011 · Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost 0
Mine experience 4.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Kinross Gold Corp
Operator Round Mountain Gold Corporation
Mine 2600594
Narrative Employee was air arcing on a mantle liner, when a piece of molten slag burned through his pant leg and fell into his boot. The slag caused 2nd and 3rd Degree burns to his ankle before he could get his boot off.
Source
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